From sheep farms to jazz, discovering the world's most impactful economic lessons
Join the Planet Money Summer School world tour as it explores global markets and cultural norms. This series travels from the beaches of Barbadamente to the fjords of Norway to uncover how money and economic challenges shape our lives.
The tour begins in New Zealand and Australia, where the program visits a sheep farm to examine a controversial market for a vital global substance. The investigation explores the dual nature of speculators, questioning whether their presence provides necessary liquidity or causes harm to the broader economy.
The series also investigates the history of inflation management through the story of an economist who was also a jazz musician. By releasing a 'secret number,' he implemented a significant economic strategy designed to tame inflation, representing a major advancement in economic methodology.
Source: Our mission: Find the world’s best economic ideas (Summer School World Tour) | Planet Money
